Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Assistant or Deputy Chief

Years in Fire/EMS:

21

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Port St Joe, Florida

Years With Department/Agency

12

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Mansfield Hose Co (Dept 2) - Mansfield, PA
Central Mat-Su Fire Rescue - Wassila, AK
Mexico Beach Fire Dept - Mexico Beach, FL

My Training:

Florida Firefighter-1
Florida Paramedic
Florida Fire Instructor-1
Advanced Vehicle Extrication

Day Job:

Florida Air National Guard - Occupational Safety Manager

Relationship Status:

Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.myspace.com/safetybake

Why I Love Fire/EMS

The impression I make on little kids

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Budget cuts & limitations
"Old School" safety mentalities
Costs of technology
Increased service demands (emergency and non-emergency) vs manning